Its not really new at all. manufacturers have been doing this for some time. More often than not now there will be a hidden partition on the computer for restoration to factory spec. OS disks are rarely sent but usually you can get a restore disk if you call into the manufacturer. Them telling you the price was so low because it didn't come with one is BS plain and simple. A 10 cent cd being left out does not lower the price.

I absolutely never recommend anyone buy from a retail store like Best Buy (and I do love that store) The sales "kids" are so full of crap with their "you'll need this also..." lines. Not to mention that more often than not they really aren't as knowledgeable as they should be.

Buy direct, save money, get a GOOD warranty and you will be set.


-wew, ok sorry for the rant.